Lancaster emo rapper Layul drops debut EP ‘Scene One’ with release shows and Emo Nights
From a press release: Hailing from Lancaster, Layul is an emo rap artist whose journey in music began during her teenage years, though she only fully embraced it later in life. In 2020, she made a life-changing decision to use music as her means of self-expression and as a catalyst for personal growth. Inspired by […]
Scranton punk band The Menzingers admit ‘Some of It Was True’ on 7th album
From a press release: At this point, The Menzingers are an absolute institution. The Scranton natives’ multi-decade reputation as punk rock road warriors with an unbeatable catalog is cemented as hard truth, despite the title of their seventh album, “Some of It Was True.” The follow-up to 2019’s well-received “Hello Exile” accomplishes the daunting task […]
Pa. country/folk singer Zandi Holup signs with Big Loud Records, picks ‘Gas Station Flowers’ as new single
From a press release: With an unmistakable voice and evocative songwriting prowess, Zandi Holup is a wildflower – unique, free as the wind, and blossoming in Music City. Born and raised in the Philadelphia suburb of Fort Washington, she drifted from city to city until she found her home in Nashville six years ago. Influenced […]
‘All Beginnings Are Hard’ for Zach Sprowls as pianist makes Scranton Fringe Fest debut Sept. 29-Oct. 1
From a press release: The piano is Zach Sprowls’ voice. With it, he composes stories that are as much everyone’s as they are his own – affecting and true to life. Once rootless, he now proudly calls Scranton home. The full-time composer and pianist has come to identify with the relentless heart of the city, […]
Challenging new play ‘Madam and Eve’ premieres at Scranton Fringe Festival on Oct. 5-7
From a press release: “Madam and Eve” challenges perceptions of spirituality, sexuality, and the complexities that lie within the journey of becoming who we really are. Presented by the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, the new play will receive its world premiere at the Scranton Fringe Festival with performances at The Shakes Space […]
Rock legends Journey and Toto take Freedom Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on April 27
From a press release: Following the success of the 2023 Freedom Tour, legendary rock band Journey announced a new round of shows today for their 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour featuring special guests Toto. The diamond-selling Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will take the stage in 30 cities across North America with their catalog of […]
‘Christmas Vacation’ star Chevy Chase comes to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre for screening on Dec. 17
From a press release: It was announced today that legendary comedian Chevy Chase is coming to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 17 for a screening of one of his best-known films, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” This unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and laughs will celebrate the timeless classic with a special […]
EXCLUSIVE: 2023 Steamtown Music Award nominees in 33 categories announced in Scranton
Today, the Electric City Music Conference announced the nominees for the 2023 Steamtown Music Awards in 33 different categories. Online voting has also begun at electriccitymusicconference.com and will continue through Monday, Sept. 11. Every award will have an online voting component. The online voting will contribute to 50 percent of the vote for each category, […]
Tool, Deftones, and Alice in Chains tributes rock Ritz Theater in Scranton together on Sept. 16
From a press release: Fans of alternative metal can go back to the 1990s and early 2000s to experience the dream lineup of Tool, Alice in Chains, and Deftones when tributes to all three bands perform together in downtown Scranton. It was announced today that Schism, the world’s first and longest-running national touring tribute to […]
‘Golden Girls’ murder mystery travels to Mohegan Pa. in Wilkes-Barre Oct. 7-8
From a press release: Thank you for being a… fiend? It was announced today that the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre will host a special event, “A Golden Girls Mystery: The Halloween Caper,” on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. This funny and spine-chilling show allows the audience to become a […]
